It’s been one year. One long and crazy year. One year ago today – on March 9th, 2020 – Lucia received her breast cancer diagnosis. It seems fitting that we mark this month – March 2021 – by sharing Lucia’s* … Continue reading →
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Heart Health & Breast Cancer: A Survivor’s Story

“I always thought that someday, it would be breast cancer that would take my life,” Monique* admits. “But now I know that my heart has only so much time left.”
Read MoreAt the Intersection of Heart Health and Breast Cancer: An Interview With Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler

“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways . . .” – William Shakespeare It’s February: Heart Health Month! Fitting, as Valentine’s Day—the annual celebration of love and hearts—is smack dab in the middle of the month Statistics … Continue reading →
Read MoreCollaborating with the Minnesota Cancer Alliance

At times, Firefly Sisterhood feels as tiny as our glowing mascot. Especially when we consider the many, many organizations and leaders from across Minnesota that make up the Minnesota Cancer Alliance (MCA). Firefly has been a lifetime member and contributor. … Continue reading →
Read More2021: A New Year, A New Purpose

Over the past nine months, the Firefly Sisterhood Board of Directors has undertaken a review of the organization’s work, our purpose, and our strategic goals. We are a breast cancer organization with a focus on matching women experiencing breast cancer … Continue reading →
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